5B/7B: Speech 1- Public Speaking Class Details!

Welcome to Speech 1!

img_7519In this course we will be learning the Art of Public Speaking, but it is WAY more than that! This of how speech impacts our everyday life, from giving a presentation in a class, to getting psyched up by a coach, or even hearing an amazing monologue in a film. Speech is more than just talking, it’s not talking, it’s our tone of voice, finding pauses, using body language, & facial expressions. How we say, what we say, is just as important as what was said! 

img_7518I know that many are nervous speaking before class, little hint, I am too! Also, this is my 1st year back teaching this class, and I look forward to making it fun and having something that is really VALUABLE to you in the future. 🙂 

Some Basics: The Syllabus

Daily Class Agenda

  • Attendance/Bell Ringer-In class the Bell Ringer will be on the TV & I will take attendance by the Cell Phone check-in chart at the back.
  • Mini-Lesson/Discussion of Speech Topic of the Day-Please be attentive
  • Participation– in class counts! Missing a day can put you seriously behind!
  • Work Periods:
    • In Class: Individually or in pairs/group, remember to socially distance and be respectful of people’s mask preference
  • Closing: End of the Class we will have a wrap up session
    • In Class: I will direct attention to the front, or we will have a timer (I think we know how to do this one) & some sort of exiting conversation.

Programs & Technology we will use

  1. img_7522This Website- Seriously, bookmark this TODAY!! I will Blog Post Daily so you will know what we did in your classes, any handouts, assignments, & Upcoming Due Dates! The HOMEPAGE is your Best Friend, just scroll down to see what we did in class or upcoming assignments! 
  2. MS Teams-this program will be our Virtual “Classroom”, discussion boards, activities, working sessions, etc.
    • The “Chat” Bubble feature is a direct question line to me, I respond back to cat messages up until 9pm DAILY!
    • Turnitin Tab at the Top-This is our Digital online Portfolio for submission of ALL non-verbal Assignments. 
    • FlipGrid-Great way to practice and get direct feedback as much in our world is through online videos. 

Class Google Calendar

Many Jobs today require presentations, and all of them have an interview process, please fill out this form as a practice for if you were going to be going on a Job Interview.

Professional E-mailing

As we discussed in class, a lot of people are hoping that this class teaches them to be more prepared for the professional world. Most jobs, and other aspects of life in the future, will require you to use e-mail (maybe you are setting up a time to speak at a Ted Talk Conference)! Our 1st project will be attached to an e-mail as practice.

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CLASS PPT: Tools & Features of your Student DCPS Email

Be sure to check out the new Tab under the + for our 1st Project! 

Thank you,

Mrs. Reed

Updated 8/4/2025